PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buster Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yabwe Polfavol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is NWA Chin Check. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Banks
vs
Polfavol

175 cm
24
165 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Convicted
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yabwe Polfavol!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks blocks a head kick by Polfavol.
Horrible takedown by Polfavol or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks which made him look bad.
Polfavol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polfavol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polfavol off to one side.
Banks cracks Polfavol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Polfavol backs away looking to recover.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polfavol.
Buster Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.
Polfavol shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Polfavol. Polfavol gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polfavol.
Banks with a jab.
Banks works Polfavol's body with a nice hook.
Polfavol looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks jabs at Polfavol's body.
A punch combination from Banks misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Banks scores with a four punch combination!
Banks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banks looks to land a combination but Polfavol avoids it well.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polfavol backs up against the cage.
Banks scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Polfavol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Polfavol shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks digs a good hook to Polfavol's body.
Polfavol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Polfavol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Polfavol tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Banks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polfavol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks lands the left hand.
Polfavol shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks looks to land a combination but Polfavol avoids it well.
Polfavol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polfavol tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.

Polfavol scores a takedown into full mount!
Banks is trying to escape the mount.
Banks wants to hold on but Polfavol pushes him away.

Polfavol goes for an armbar but Banks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banks.
Banks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Polfavol's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Polfavol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Polfavol had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Banks is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Polfavol Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Banks's back instead.

Banks is in a bad position with Polfavol working for a choke. Banks manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks passes Polfavol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polfavol tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Polfavol wants to control the action here but instead Banks manages to pass to full mount!
Polfavol tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks controlling from mount.
Polfavol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Banks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Banks cracks Polfavol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Polfavol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polfavol.
Polfavol misses with a shot to the body
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Polfavol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polfavol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buster Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.
Banks scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banks. That's going to slow Polfavol down.
Banks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polfavol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banks is looking to wear down Polfavol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks cracks a nice hook into Polfavol's ribs.
Banks cracks Polfavol with an open hand slap.
Banks scores with a jab. Polfavol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks stalks Polfavol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Polfavol's face. Polfavol staggers backwards, shaken.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks works Polfavol's body with a nice hook.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polfavol on the side of the head.
Polfavol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banks can pounce on him.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
Polfavol with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polfavol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polfavol circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Polfavol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banks can pounce on him.
Banks stalks Polfavol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Polfavol's face. Polfavol staggers backwards, shaken.

Polfavol gets a takedown into half guard.

Polfavol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banks is just riding it out for now. Polfavol eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Polfavol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banks wants to control but Polfavol is keeping busy.

Polfavol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Banks is defending against the submission attempts here by Polfavol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polfavol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polfavol's back!
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polfavol can do to turn this around?
Polfavol breaks Banks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polfavol stops Banks from standing up.
Polfavol trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks controls Polfavol momentarily but Polfavol frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Polfavol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Polfavol trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks pulls Polfavol in close to prevent any damage.
Polfavol wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polfavol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polfavol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buster Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks moves out of range as Polfavol throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Banks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polfavol doesn't seem bothered though.

Polfavol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Polfavol showed some decent athleticism there.

Polfavol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polfavol.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Polfavol has control of the leg.
Banks is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Polfavol wants to work for an arm triangle but Banks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Polfavol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polfavol.
Polfavol wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it.

Polfavol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banks defends it well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Banks lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polfavol misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks cracks a nice hook into Polfavol's ribs.
A jab lands there for Banks.
Polfavol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Polfavol throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polfavol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yabwe Polfavol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks stuns Polfavol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buster Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polfavol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polfavol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Polfavol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polfavol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buster Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yabwe Polfavol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polfavol with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to de liver by Banks. Beautiful body shot.
Banks's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Banks duly obliges.
Banks lands a with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Banks scores with a four punch combination!

Polfavol darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banks pushes Polfavol off looking to stand but Polfavol dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polfavol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Polfavol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Polfavol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yabwe Polfavol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Banks manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Banks!